Description
Nearly four thousand years ago, a man named Khety took his son, Pepi, up the Nile to the capital city so Pepi could attend school. There he learned to read and write, skills that would allow him to be able to have a good job, perhaps even a job as a scribe. But there are other jobs to consider from ancient Egypt such as sculptor, carpenter, barber, farmer, courier, and more—eighteen in all.
A spread is devoted to explaining each of these. Passages from a text written by Pepi, a young scribe during the Middle Kingdom, introduce each spread. There are photographs of art, pottery, jewelry, and other artifacts to help readers understand more about the jobs. In addition, there is a map, a timeline, and several spreads with good advice for young people such as Mind Your Manners and Don’t Play Hooky, also from Pepi’s journal.
The odd turns of phrase and word use are all explained. Modern young readers will find these pretty amusing but at the same time familiar. This is a wonderful book filled with gorgeous graphics that will give youngsters an excellent picture of life in Ancient Egypt. This is a winner. Don’t miss it.
